Announcements and Writings from the Provost
College of Business Administration Dean Candidates
I am pleased to announce the five finalists for the new dean of the College of Business Administration. The candidates will begin on-campus interviews next week, and each will lead an open forum for the campus community.
2012-02-09 15:00
New Director of Institutional Research
I'm pleased to tell you that Denise Gardner has been named the new director of our Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.
2012-01-11 01:58
End of the Semester Academic Procedures
It is hard to believe it is mid-November and the end of the semester is upon us. Before we begin to think about Thanksgiving and winter break, I write to remind you of the following policies, drawn from the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
2011-11-15 12:43
Business Dean Jan Williams to Retire; Search Committee Formed
Jan Williams, dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will be retiring June 30, 2012. A search committee has been formed to find his replacement.
2011-10-06 10:54
2011 Online Faculty Annual Performance Review System
Beginning September 6, the required online annual performance review system for UTK tenured and tenure-track faculty will be available for departments and colleges to utilize.
2011-09-07 15:45
Beginning of the Academic Year
As the semester's activities begin, I would like to introduce you to our incoming students, and remind you of existing programs and offerings.
2011-08-24 11:39
New Drop Policy
A new drop policy has been implemented in an effort to improve course availability for students in the future.
2011-08-22 16:39
Update on Search for Vice Chancellor for Research
I wanted to give you an update on our effort to fill the vice chancellor for research position for the Knoxville campus.
2011-06-30 12:39
New Vol Vision Website Launch
The new strategic plan website launches today.
2011-06-22 08:00
New Dean of College of Architecture and Design
I am pleased to tell you that Scott Poole of Virginia Tech will be the new dean of the College of Architecture and Design.
2011-04-14 09:15
End of the Semester Academic Procedures
As we enter April, we fast approach the end of the semester. Before we begin to think about summer, I write to remind you of the following policies, drawn from the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
2011-04-12 09:51
New Dean of College of Nursing
I am pleased to tell you that Victoria Niederhauser of the University of Hawaii will be the new dean of the UT Knoxville College of Nursing.
2011-03-10 13:05
New Dean of UT Libraries
I am pleased to tell you that Steven Escar Smith of Texas A&M University will be the new dean of the University of Tennessee Libraries.
2011-03-09 08:42
129 Seminar Proposals for Fall 2011
To submit a 129 seminar proposal, or for more information on the seminars, please visit the Freshman Seminar website. The deadline for seminar submissions is April 8, 2011.
2011-03-08 12:55
Problems with UT's computerized registration, bills
We recently implemented a new student information system called Banner. While new systems often cause some difficulties, we have had more problems than anticipated in this transition.
2011-02-01 08:14
Spring Issue of Provost's Newsletter
The latest issue of Priorities, a newsletter from Provost Susan Martin, was sent to faculty, staff, and students today.
2011-01-21 09:50
Fall Issue of Provost's Newsletter
The latest issue of Priorities, a newsletter from Provost Susan Martin, was sent to faculty, staff, and students today.
2010-08-25 12:53